Upon hearing the words "Pure Heart Divine Pill," especially its effects, Fan Qingcheng's delicate body trembled violently. Her ethereal eyes instantly lit up with astonishing brilliance. She stepped forward, staring fixedly at the pill, her breathing growing somewhat hurried.
She took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the excitement in her heart. Looking at Gu Sheng, she spoke with unprecedented solemnity and a trace of pleading.
"Young Master Gu! This Pure Heart Divine Pill is of utmost importance to me... to my Academy Head! She... was ambushed by a powerful enemy years ago and suffered grievous injuries, causing her cultivation to fall from the peak of the Ninth Revolution Venerable Realm all the way to the Eighth Revolution. She has yet to recover.
This pill is precisely what she needs most right now! Qingcheng begs Young Master Gu—would you be willing to transfer this pill to me? Name any price you wish, and Qingcheng will not bargain! Or, so long as it is within my power, you may name any condition!"
Hearing this, understanding flashed through Gu Sheng's eyes. However, he did not agree immediately and instead asked a question.
"Academy Head Fan... suffered injuries that severe? Her cultivation fell?"
Seeing Gu Sheng ask, Fan Qingcheng did not hesitate. She formed hand seals with both hands, and a gentle yet tenacious force of space spread out, instantly sealing off the surrounding space and cutting off all perception from within and without.
Only then did she lower her voice and explain with a grave expression.
"This concerns the Academy Head's safety and is an absolute secret. I ask that Young Master Gu keep it confidential. When the Academy Head suffered that calamity, her injuries were extremely severe. Not only was her foundation damaged, but her Dao source was also harmed. Ordinary